1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Identification Information

We collect information that identifies you, such as your name, email address, mailing address, and phone number when you register for an account or start a fundraiser.

1.2 Medical and Health Information

When you create a fundraiser or request a bid for a procedure, you may provide detailed information about your medical condition, health journey, and specific treatment needs. This information is shared as part of your public campaign profile or privately with selected medical providers.

1.3 Financial Information

We use third-party payment processors (such as Stripe) to handle financial transactions. We do not store your full credit card or bank account numbers on our servers. The processor provides us with limited information, such as the last four digits of your card and transaction history.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, operate, and maintain our platform and services.
• To facilitate the creation and management of medical fundraisers.
• To connect patients with medical providers for procedure estimates (bidding).
• To process donations and handle financial transactions securely.
• To verify the identity of campaigners and providers to prevent fraud.
• To communicate with you about your account, updates, and platform features.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Public Fundraisers: Information you include in your fundraiser story and campaign updates is public and visible to donors and other users.
• Medical Providers: When you request a bid, your procedure details are shared with verified providers in our network.
• Service Providers: We share data with third-party vendors who help us operate our platform (e.g., payment processing, identity verification).
• Legal Obligations: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the safety and integrity of our community.

4. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. We use industry-standard encryption (SSL/TLS) for data in transit and secure storage protocols. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

5. HIPAA Disclaimer

Medfund Circle LLC facilitates connections between patients, donors, and providers. We are not a healthcare provider or a "covered entity" as defined by HIPAA. However, we treat all medical and personal information with the highest degree of care and implement safeguards to protect your privacy.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: